6-Hour Aswan Highlights Tour with Philae Temple and High Dam

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit the Aswan High Dam, a modern engineering wonder
• 02 Explore the famous Unfinished Obelisk, the largest known ancient obelisk
• 03 Pay respects at the ancient Temple of Philae on Isis Island
• 04 Discover key archaeological and cultural landmarks of Aswan

Sign up for this archaeological excursion to explore the prominent tourist attractions of Aswan. Gaze at the Aswan High Dam, a modern wonder of technology whose construction led to the relocation of Philae Island and its temples. Pay respects at the ancient Temple of Philae and wander through the site of the famous Unfinished Obelisk.

Gaze at the Aswan High Dam, a modern wonder of technology whose construction led to the relocation of Philae Island and its temples.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Aswan

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Aswan High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple

• Your tour representative will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan to enjoy a day tour in the amazing city of Aswan.
• Start your tour with a visit to the High Dam, an engineering miracle constructed between 1960 and 1970. It was built to increase economic production by regulating the annual river flooding, storing water for agriculture, and later generating hydroelectricity. The dam has had a significant impact on the economy and culture of Egypt.
• Then move to the Unfinished Obelisk. This obelisk is believed to belong to Queen Hatshepsut, one of the rulers of the 18th dynasty and the royal wife of King Tuthmosis II. The unfinished obelisk is the largest known ancient obelisk, located in the northern region of the stone quarries of ancient Egypt in Aswan. It is unknown which pharaoh created this structure. It is nearly one-third larger than any ancient Egyptian obelisk ever erected. If finished, it would have measured around 42 m and weighed nearly 1,200 tons.
• Next, head to the beautifully located Temple of Philae on Isis Island and the Granite Quarries, which are dedicated to the goddesses Isis and Hathor.
• Later, transfer back to your hotel in Aswan to conclude the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide
• Pick-up from and drop-off at your hotel
• Transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle
• Bottled water
• Snacks

What's Not Included

• Gratuities
• Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary

What to bring

• You must bring a valid photo ID to verify your name and age.

Know before you go

• Please refer to your itinerary for redemption instructions.
• Please be ready and wait in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pickup time.
• Please inform us of your hotel name, address, or arrival flight number, airline, and time 48 hours before the start of your activity.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Aswan, Egypt

Tour start

Manteqet as Sad Al Aali, Qism Aswan, Aswan Governorate 1230952, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.